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Apple Music Paying 1 Penny Per Stream – How Much Can Dancehall Artists Make?
Apple Music is now paying artists and labels at least twice that of other DSPs like Spotify. Apple Music recently announced that artists will be paid equally and fairly as labels, and its rate is by far the highest in the industry so far. It’s a shift in how artists are treated in an era …
Bounty Killer Says Politics Is Why Bob Marley Got Shot Not Dancehall Music
Bounty Killer says politics is to be blamed for Bob Marley getting shot decades ago and not dancehall music. Bounty Killer is re-igniting the argument that there is no connection between crime and dancehall as he shares a very vocal clip of himself from more than 10 years ago as he rubbishes claims of a …
Shaggy Got A Latin Collab On The Way Says DJ Frass
Shaggy is working on a collaboration with Spanish artist. Dancehall producer DJ Frass says he is working on something big, which will feature one of Jamaica’s most successful entertainers. In a recent interview on TVJ’s Entertainment Report, Frass said he would be teaming up with dancehall legend Shaggy and a major Spanish speaking singer for …
MP Lisa Hanna Bats For Ganja Lab And Gets Support From Entertainers
Jamaica announced that it would authorize a regulated medical marijuana industry and decriminalize small amounts of weed in 2015, but they are yet to cash in significantly like other countries in the world. In the US, where a similar approach was taken in multiple states, Forbes Magazine reported that the marijuana industry had raked in …
Rich The Kid & Jay Critch Checks In With Popcaan & Skillibeng In Jamaica For New Music
Rich The Kid and Jay Critch checks in with dancehall giants Popcaan and Skillibeng in Jamaica. Rich The Kid and Jay Critch are the two latest international rappers to touch down on Jamaican soil. Their visit begs the question, “Is this just a vacation or are they up to some musical mischief?” While the answer …
Rich The Kid Just Land In Jamaica & Already Turnt With Skillibeng’s “Crocodile Teeth”
Rich The Kid is turnt from the moment he landed in Jamaica and Skillibeng provided the soundtrack. Skillibeng‘s hit single “Crocodile Teeth” is still picking up traction as another international celebrity was spotted vibing to the song. The single, released in October last year, has been circulating rapidly, both locally and internationally, since its release. …
Mr. Lexx Responds To Criticisms For Trashing DJ Khaled
Mr. Lexx is clapping back at criticism from inside dancehall for trashing DJ Khaled on Twitter. Despite the backlash Mr. Lexx has been receiving for the past four days, the dancehall veteran is standing by his contentious comments hurled at We The Best Music chief DJ Khaled. On Monday, August 12, the “Full Hundred” deejay …
DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’ Album Features All-Star Dancehall Lineup, Koffee, Bounty Killer & More
DJ Khaled has assembled a star-studded dancehall lineup for his new album with Koffee, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Buju Banton, Barrington Levy, and other artists. The album called Khaled Khaled” is almost ready at 98% done, according to the legendary music producer who is in Jamaica. DJ Khaled has always been a fan of and includes …
DJ Khaled Lives His Best Life In Jamaica But Some Locals Questioned Gov Curfew
DJ Khaled is living his best life in Jamaica while promoting the island to his global audience, but some locals are questioning government curfew orders. International music producer DJ Khaled has always had a serious love affair with Jamaica. So much so that he vacations here on a regular basis and is even now currently …
Spice Says Jamaica Is Always Home For Her Despite Team Spice Atlanta Expansion
Spice insists that Jamaica is always her home and assured her local fans that she isn’t going anywhere as she expands Team Spice in Atlanta. Dancehall artiste Spice has certainly been expanding her craft globally, so much so that the “Needle Eye” singer made the decision to expand her team to the North American market. …
Jamaica PM Andrew Holness Unapologetic About Dancehall Contributing To Crime
The Jamaican Prime Minister is doubling down on dancehall music, being a major contributor to the high crime rate in the country. Crime has long been a growing epidemic in Jamaica that governments are often stumped with. The disturbing outbreak of violence is so outrageous that Jamaica is recognized as a country with one of …
Quavo Checks In With Popcaan In Jamaica While Escaping Saweetie Drama Stateside
Migos rapper Quavo and Popcaan have linked up in Jamaica, causing fans to speculate that the two might be up to musical mischief. As customary these days, almost every overseas artists touching down in Jamaica checks in with the Unruly Boss. A video posted by Quavo showed the two artists hanging out. The Migos rapper …
Wesrok Aims To Become First Mainstream Country Reggae Artist
Wesrok the first mainstream Country Reggae star? The voice of the Jamaican people, reggae music, which derived from its predecessors Ska and Mento, has undoubtedly gone on to have a major impact on the international scene. Singer Wesrok has visions of taking the music to another level, as he works to establish a sparse version …
‘Yaad Man’ DJ Khaled In Jamaica Recording His New Album With Buju Banton
DJ Khaled is in album mode in Jamaica. The super-producer was met with a warm welcome from his longtime friend, Buju Banton. The warm welcome was not only for the We The Best Music Group chief but was also extended to his family. This meant his wife Nicole Tuck and his two sons Asahd Tuck Kahled …
Chronixx Says Popcaan “have the craziest melodies in Jamaican music industry”
Chronixx is letting Popcaan know that he rates him, and he has shared his appreciation for the Unruly artist’s style in a post on Instagram. It’s not the first time that Chronixx is praising the OVO artist, and he has in the past acknowledged Popcaan’s contribution to music. In August 2020, Chronixx and Protoje heaped …
G Herbo Granted Permission To Communicate With Brother & Team
G Herbo was successful in having a judge vary the conditions of his release so that he is able to communicate with members of his team and his brother, even as the fraud trial gets underway within a month. The rapper is facing federal charges laid last December in which he and his fellow associates …
Popcaan, Shenseea, Beenie Man Condemns Khanice Jackson’s Murder, Dancehall Reacts
There’s an outpouring of condemnation from the dancehall community as yet another gruesome murder of a young Jamaican woman rocks the island. The hopes of many were high that 20-year-old Khanice Jackson would be found alive after the family reported that she had been missing since Tuesday after she left home. Her mother on a …
Vybz Kartel Cosigns Young M.A Repping Gaza in ‘Ooouuuvie’ Freestyle: ‘Real Recognize Real’
Vybz Kartel and his fans are today on a high after the dancehall artiste got a shout-out from rapper Young M.A. in her latest release. The song “Ooouuuvie (Whoopty Freestyle)” was released yesterday and is already trending at number 5 on YouTube. In the portion of the freestyle reposted by Vybz Kartel, Young M.A sings, …
Popcaan & Shatta Wale Called Out Ghana Blogger Over Collab Headline
Popcaan and Shatta Wale are calling out wayward Ghana bloggers who have misconstrued a tweet Popcaan sent to Shatta Wale to make it seem like the OVO superstar begged Wale for a collaboration. On Tuesday, both Wale and Popcaan reacted to the blog posts, which said, “Popcaan begs Shatta Wale for a collaboration,” something that …
Konshens Taps Spice For Forthcoming Album ‘Red Reign’ Drops ‘Can’t Stay Sober’ Video
Konshens got a new project on the way, a new record deal, and a new video out now. Dancehall artist Konshens recently signed to Oakland-based Ineffable Records, and fans are now welcoming his brand new video, conceptualized during the current Covid-19 pandemic, for a track that should be featured on his forthcoming third studio album. …
Shenseea’s manager Romeich Major Helping 50 Families In Jamaica Amid New Lockdown
Shenseea’s manager Romeich Major says he wants to help 50 families who are struggling in the pandemic with food and other necessities in the next week. Jamaica is approaching 12 months since the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic. As a result, the country has seen main sectors in the economy such as entertainment and …
The Best Dancehall Songs Of 2021 – So Far
A look at the best dancehall songs in 2021, so far. From Yaksta’s “acres over Mark X” to Skillibeng’s “Di plane just crash wid e coke,” it’s safe to say that Jamaica’s musical engine has been pumping out the hits since the start of the new year. The industry giants such as Vybz Kartel continue …
Reggae Singer Nesbeth’s Road Manager Shot & Firearm Stolen
News has surfaced that Roland Drummond, the road manager for reggae artiste Nesbeth, was shot in the face by an unknown assailant and his licensed firearm stolen on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Nesbeth posted a short video clip of him and his road manager via Instagram with the caption: “They shot my road manager in his …
Chronixx Drops First Single Of The Year “Safe N Sound” Ahead Of Sophomore Album
Chronixx is “Safe N Sound” in his first release of the year as he continues to craft his sophomore album. Reggae singer Chronixx has just released his brand new song and video, “Safe N Sound.” The video gets direction from Dark X and SAMO and track produced by Soul Circle Music. Dubbed a lyrical master, …
Bounty Killer Checks Fan For Criticizing Children’s Hair In A Photo With Usain Bolt
Bounty Killer laud Usain Bolt’s new charity initiative but had to check a fan for criticizing children’s hair who posed for a candid photo with the sprint legend. Urban Islandz reported that Usain Bolt Foundation donated 150 laptops to schools in rural Jamaica. The devices have a reported value of US$40,000 or approximately a little …
Sage The Gemini & Chris Brown – Baby Lyrics
[Chorus: Chris Brown] I’m just walkin’ with my baby Stylin’ by my side bitch Lookin’ at me crazy You ain’t got that money, get the f*ck up out my way then Stop with all that hot shit Bitch, what is you sayin’? I’m still dangerous with no gang, gang I’m just walkin’ with my baby …
Elephant Man Immigration Case Postponed To April
Elephant Man immigration case has been delayed once again. Dancehall artiste Oneal Bryan, popularly known as Elephant Man, appeared in court today to answer to charges stemming from an incident last year, where it is alleged he breached Section 8 (5) of Jamaica’s Immigration Act. This act declares that “all persons arriving in Jamaica make …
Beenie Man Joins Growing List Of Artists Angry At PM Andrew Holness Over Curfew
Beenie Man joins a growing list of dancehall artists venting about Prime Minister Andrew Holness curfew measures. The onset of the Covid pandemic has led many Jamaican entertainers to assess the government’s plans to halt the spread of the virus. The measures which have since come under scrutiny by a handful of entertainers include mandatory …
Koffee & Di Genius Tastes Grammy Wins On John Lengend’s “Bigger Love”
The people hailing from the musical island of Jamaica had a whole lot to be smiling about on Sunday night when entertainers from the region walked away with a combined lot of awards at the 63rd Annual Grammys. Naturally, the most talked-about win came from the Best Reggae Album category, where Toots and the Maytals …